christmas Tree-Cycling

Apple Valley Waste will be picking up Christmas Trees during the month of January for $10.00 per tree. The trees must be free of all lights and decorations.

Anyone interested in having their discarded Christmas Tree picked up may call the office at 304-724-1834 during business hours to schedule a special pick-up. Trees will not be set to a landfill, but will be turned into compost material.

RECYCLING NEWS: April 25, 2009

A Public Service Announcement from the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority

Spring Yard Waste Recycling Programs Announced

The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and Apple Valley Waste Services (AVW) are pleased to announce the voluntary curbside collection and drop off recycling opportunities of organic yard waste in Berkeley County.

Voluntary Curbside Yard Waste Recycling:

From May 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009, any Berkeley County resident outside the City of Martinsburg can voluntarily subscribe to the curbside pickup of leaves, grass, weeds, garden debris, sawdust, flowers, sod and other forms of yard waste for recycling. Brush, stumps, food waste, sticks, limbs, ashes and other wood material are not acceptable for curbside pickup.

The pickup service will be provided by Apple Valley Waste Services. The cost for the service will be $5.00 up to the first three 30 gallon bags and $3.50 per bag thereafter. Residents desiring pickup service must call Apple Valley Waste Services at 304-724-1834 or 877-267-1280 during business hours to schedule the pickup. To qualify for acceptance, each bag can only contain the approved yard waste material and be free of all forms of non-organic material. Each pickup will be inspected by AVW prior to acceptance. The yard waste material collected by AVW will be delivered to the Grapevine Road Recycling Center for recycling.

Voluntary Drop Off Yard Waste Recycling:

In addition, Berkeley County residents can continue to drop off yard waste material free of charge at the Grapevine Road Recycling Center and at the South Berkeley Recycling Center. Both centers will continue to accept leaves, grass, garden debris, sawdust, flowers, sod, free of charge every Monday through Saturday; 9am to 5pm.  

The acceptance of brush and limbs will be charged a $5.00 per pickup or trailer processing fee. Smaller cars will be charged a $1.00 processing fee for brush and limbs.
 
Questions regarding the Berkeley County Recycling Program can be directed to the BCSWA at 304-267-9370 or the Berkeley County Recycling Hotline at 304-671-2925 or by e-mail at berkeleycountyswa@msn.com.

 
Sincerely,

Clint Hogbin
Chairman
Berkeley County SWA

RECYCLING NEWS: April 11, 2009

A Public Service Announcement from the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority

Apple Valley Waste/ Berkeley County SWA Offer Freon Unit Recycling
The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and Apple Valley Waste Services (AVW) are pleased to announce an eight month long program for the voluntary curbside collection of household appliances containing freon.

Until December 31, 2009, there will be available, free of charge, voluntarily drop off and curbside pickup opportunities for the collection and recycling of metal household appliances containing freon. The freon units will be accepted regardless of age, manufacturer or condition. This event includes household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps and dehumidifiers.

Option #1:
Voluntary Curbside Pickup

Any Berkeley County resident that currently subscribes to Apple Valley Waste Services can schedule a pickup of no more than 2 appliances containing freon per month for free. Residents desiring pickup service must call Apple Valley Waste Services at 304-724-1834 or 877-267-1280 during business hours to schedule the pickup. These units will be recycled at the Grapevine Road Recycling Center.

To qualify for acceptance, the units must have all foreign items such as food waste removed. A good rule of thumb is to return the unit to the same state in which it was purchased. Each unit will be inspected by AVW staff prior to acceptance. Apple Valley reserves the right to reject any unit not considered acceptable by staff.

Residents that are currently not an Apple Valley subscriber can participate for a fee by directly contacting Apple Valley Waste Services at 304-724-1834 or 877-267-1280 during business hours.

Option #2:
Voluntary Drop-Off

Berkeley County residents can continue to drop-off metal household appliances containing freon at the Grapevine Road Recycling Center for free. The Grapevine Road Recycling Center is open every Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

To qualify for acceptance, the units must have all foreign items such as food waste removed. A good rule of thumb is to return the unit to the same state in which it was purchased. Each unit will be inspected by the recycling center staff prior to acceptance. The BCSWA reserves the right to reject any unit not considered acceptable by staff.

To find more information on the Berkeley County Recycling Program visit the webpage at: www.berkeleycountycomm.org/links/recycle.cfm

Any questions or comments should be directed to the Berkeley County SWA at 304-267-9370 or the Berkeley County Recycling Hotline at 304-671-2925 or by e-mail berkeleycountyswa@msn.com

Sincerely,
JP Philips
General Manager
Apple Valley Waste Services

Apple Valley Waste Implements "Pay by the Bag"

Berkeley County Only – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has recently authorized a new optional residential trash subscription service called “pay by the bag”. This concept was openly supported by the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority. This option is not available in Jefferson County or the City of Martinsburg.

What does "Pay-by-the-Bag" mean?   "Pay-by-the-bag" means you pay only for the amount of trash you throw out.  It operates under the same philosophy as your current electric or gas bill. For example, higher electrical usage at your home leads to a higher electric bill. Therefore, the home owner is financially rewarded with a lower electric bill for turning off unused lights, turning down the thermostats and installing energy efficient items.

What are the benefits of this program?  Volume based programs create an awareness of solid waste issues which leads to greater emphasis on reuse, reduce and recycling. More and more communities are instituting optional pay by the bag programs to assist senior citizens, small households and recyclers. With this optional program, residents pay for the garbage they produce. Therefore, those who landfill small volumes are financially rewarded for landfilling a smaller amount of solid waste.
 
How can I reduce the amount of solid waste that I landfill?Berkeley County residents can lower their costs by voluntarily participating in the Berkeley County Recycling Program. More can be found by clicking here.

How much do the bags cost? One 30-gallon bag will cost $3.50 plus the current fuel surcharge rate. The current price, including the fuel surcharge, is $3.88 per bag. If you use one bag per week, it will be $6.62 per month - cheaper than the normal flat rate subscription service. The bags are available in lots of ten.

How much can the bags hold? One 30-gallon bag typically holds 35 to 50 lbs. of trash. When a bag is full, simply place it by the curb on the normal service day in your area and Apple Valley will pick up the bag.

Where do I buy the bags? At the moment, the bags can only be picked up at Apple Valley’s Office at 362 West Burr Boulevard, Kearneysville WV 25430. However, Apple Valley has a goal to initiate a free empty bag delivery program by March, 2009.

How do I get started? Contact Apple Valley Waste Services at 304-724-1834 or 877-267-1280 during business hours.